Fitness
Walk! You May Save Your Life
Brisk walking can improve physical and psychological well-being. Six reasons why you should consider regular walking.
We are not getting enough physical activity. With apologies to those of us who exercise regularly, there is some truth in the statement. Researchers from the US Cleveland Clinic discovered that many of us are not getting the recommended amount of physical exercise — 2.5 hours per week. Here are some of the study findings:
- Roughly half use exercise to lose or maintain weight
- Only 32 percent use exercise for a healthy heart
Some of the reasons for not exercising, cited by the study participants, include:
- Work obligations (41 percent)
- Being too tired (37 percent)
- Responsibilities with family and friends (28 percent)
Men appeared considerably less likely to let things interfere with their exercise routine, with over one-quarter of them saying nothing stops them from exercising.
How do you approach fitness? Do you walk or run, or do you prefer gardening? Perhaps some hardcore weightlifting is your thing. Fitness is ultimately a very personal journey. This blog is…
